The Kempsey Race Course is found in the beautiful green pastures of the Macleay Valley 430kms north of Sydney. The track location itself is just 10kms from the eye catching Hat Head beaches. Course proper consists of an undulating 1580m circumference that can prove to be challenging to some competitors. At the 1000m mark the track dips before rising again at the home turn into the 300m start finish straight. Autumn is the time of year that locals and tourists gather at the course for the Kempsey Cup which is a day of relaxing enjoyment and vibrant social activity.